Arts Scene

Wright State’s 2019-20 Theatre and Dance season: where Broadway begins

Wright State University’s 2019-20 Theatre and Dance Season is sure to bring applause. Continue reading

Stein Galleries exhibition explores themes of daily work

“GOALS,” featuring sculptures by Dallas artist Kristen Cochran, is on display in Wright State’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries from Aug. 28 to Oct. 6. Continue reading

American Factory

Latest documentary by Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar premieres in Dayton

“American Factory,” by professor emeritus Julia Reichert and former motion pictures faculty member Steven Bognar, is now streaming on Netflix. Continue reading

Machine learning

Frances Smith blossoms into galleried photographer after discovering the camera at Wright State

As a senior Frances Smith developed a thesis photography project exploring her struggle to understand and make peace with her inner self. Continue reading

Wright State grad Jim McCutcheon takes top spot in Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Adult Composer Contest

Jim McCutcheon was honored for the third movement of a concerto he wrote titled “Mirkin Concerto for Classical Guitar and Strings.” Continue reading

Famous feud

Opera by Wright State composer Steven Aldredge performed at prestigious Fort Worth showcase

Opera by Steven Aldredge, piano instructor in the Wright State School of Music, is about the historic Hatfield-McCoy feud. Continue reading

Songs of war and protest to be featured at Wright State music and poetry concert on May 1

The concert will feature the music and poetry of Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill and Paul Dessau. Continue reading

‘I am a warrior’

Theatre studies major Nerissa Jheanelle finds her voice with impressive display of theatre and performing arts

Nerissa Jheanelle, a theatre studies major, has been prolific at Wright State, producing a play, a dance, a movie and a musical. Continue reading

Gala galore

The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading

Wright State Spring Dance Concert set for April 25-28

The Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere works by guest choreographers Ray Mercer and Ashley Walton and dance faculty members during the Spring Dance Concert. Continue reading